FIGHTING BACK: NEW MEDIA AND MILITARY OPERATIONS Professor Dennis Murphy November 2008 The views expressed in the document are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the the U.S. Army War College, the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.

 

SUMMARY

Insurgent use of information as an asymmetric strategic means has been extremely effective. If the United States military hopes to fight and win in a future information environment it must fully understand both the opportunities and challenges of that environment. This review of "new media" capabilities and their use reveals a requirement for a significant cultural shift within the military, while recognizing that current military planning processes remain valid.

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